Sunday, October 10, 2010

How the world can tackle skewed growth



Scenarios: How the world can tackle skewed growth, FX tensions
Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Finance leaders are trying to reconcile their differences over deep imbalances in the global economy and reduce the risk of a currency war. Talks at the International Monetary Fund this weekend will be taken up again in South ...
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Axelrod signals White House opposition to foreclosure moratorium
CNN
By the CNN Wire Staff Washington (CNN) -- The Obama administration opposes a moratorium on home foreclosures, but wants problems involving improper paperwork resolved as quickly as possible, senior adviser David Axelrod said Sunday. ...
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Wal-Mart to End Worker Profit-Sharing Contributions in February
Bloomberg
By Matthew Boyle and Duane D. Stanford - Sat Oct 09 04:01:00 GMT 2010 Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the largest US private employer, plans to end profit-sharing contributions in February, replacing them by matching some of the dollars employees put in their ...
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Fund Track: ETF Commission Battle Benefits Smaller Investors
Wall Street Journal
By DAISY MAXEY The growing use of ETFs by financial advisers will only gain momentum as brokerage platforms cut—and, often enough, simply eliminate—the trading costs for this investment vehicle. TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. fired the latest and biggest ...
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GM using Volt to promote shares during IPO
Detroit Free Press
BY CHRISSIE THOMPSON As General Motors prepares its stock offering, it needs to convince investors it's an industry leader, prepared for uncertain economies, willing to take risks. The automaker has tapped its upcoming extended-range electric car as a ...
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